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Top Eyes-On-You Bags: I Spy a Trend

Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? Maybe it’s because there are suddenly too many bags to count out there with eyes of their own! From the subtle and sophisticated to the unapologetically campy, I’ve narrowed it down to just five gaze-worthy bags. But even with five, I can promise you’ll still get an eyeful.

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Top 5 Prints

Top 5 Prints: The Fresh Prints

Tina and I are reveling in all of the fun prints out there right now from the soon to be released Peter Pilotto for Target line to the boldly floral to Jason Wu’s jungle fever. Think of it as a spring awakening. To satisfy my craving, I sought out the abstract, the flowery, and the unapologetically graphic. What’s your print style?

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Miu Miu Biker Bags

Miu Miu Biker Bags: Snob and Slob Face-Off

The concept of “less is more” has never been more obvious than in Miu Miu’s new biker-inspired collection. When it comes to quilting, padding, and topstitching, just a little is Snob…and a lot is a whole big mess of Slob.

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Givenchy Medium Lucrezia Bag: Rebel Yelp

Givenchy’s Lucrezia bag is a current classic for modern snobs who aren’t afraid of a little edge or to take a risk. While we’re used to seeing it in color or alligator-stamped texture, the latest edition just reinforces the fact that Givenchy isn’t afraid of a lot of edge.

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Marni Patchwork Leather Clutch: Graphic Design

The idea of patchwork instills fear in me. The thought of that multi-hue canvas Coach bag makes me lose my lunch. Marni‘s take on it however requires rejoicing. This is literal patchwork – the square panels are attached to the frame clutch, connected by black tabs. The graphic result is fresh like a garden trellis … Continue reading “Marni Patchwork Leather Clutch: Graphic Design”

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Nicole Richie in Simone Camille: Snob or Slob?

Simone Camille is a line of handbags handmade by stylist Simone Harouche. The story goes that the stylist, who has an extensive collection of antique textiles, was tired of seeing the same leather handbags all over the place and so fashioned one for herself out of some of her treasured textiles.

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